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Kneller Hall Junior

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The school at a glance
Fees £24,663
Ages 4 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Kneller Hall Junior is a co-educational prep for ages 4 to 11, located at Kew Foot Road, Richmond, with a September 2028 relocation to Pope's Villa, Twickenham. The school follows the British Curriculum with a bespoke approach that blends strong academic foundations with creativity and personal development. From Reception onward, pupils enjoy specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages, helping them build confidence, resilience and independent thinking. Small class sizes and a warm pastoral community ensure every child is seen, supported and appropriately challenged. The Junior Pathway provides a clear route to Kneller Hall Senior School, ensuring a seamless transition to the next stage. Housed in a Grade II listed building with riverside surroundings, the school combines heritage with modern learning. A broad co-curricular programme extends beyond the day, complemented by robust wellbeing and pastoral care throughout the Junior years. Curiosity and wide experiences across sport, arts and languages.

41 Kew Foot Rd, Richmond, TW9 2SS (Junior campus; relocating to Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, TW1 4QG in Sept 2028)

The Essentials

Location
The Junior School is based at Kew Foot Road, Richmond; it will relocate to Pope's Villa, Twickenham in September 2028.

Stages
Reception – Year 6

Type
co-educational prep school
Fees

Annual tuition at Kneller Hall Junior ranges from GBP 24,663 for 2026/27.

Application and admissions fees
- Registration fee: GBP 180 (non-refundable) payable at the time of application.
- Acceptance deposit: GBP 3,000 payable when accepting an offer; held without interest and refunded when the pupil leaves the school, less any outstanding costs such as trips or unreturned/damaged school property. The deposit is non-refundable if the accepted place is not taken up.

Tuition fees (2026/27) — Reception to Year 6
- Termly tuition: GBP 8,221 per term for Reception to Year 6. These core tuition fees include breakfast, a mid-morning snack and lunch.
- Annual equivalent: GBP 24,663 per academic year (three terms at GBP 8,221 per term).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice timing: Fees are invoiced on a termly basis in advance; invoices are issued approximately four weeks before the start of each term.
- Regular payment method: Termly tuition fees are payable by direct debit.
- Acceptance and first-term payments: Where an offer is accepted, the acceptance deposit must be paid at the time of acceptance; parents who accept a place after the start of the summer term (for entry in September) or who accept entry mid-year are required to pay the first term's fees alongside the deposit.
- Notice to withdraw: A full term's written notice to the Head is required to avoid liability for the following term's fees; failing to give the required notice will usually result in a term's fees being charged.

Boarding
- Boarding provision: The junior school is a preparatory day school for children aged 3–11 and does not provide boarding for Junior pupils.

Other costs and optional extras
- Wraparound care: Breakfast is included; additional wraparound care before or after school is offered and may carry separate charges where applicable.
- Clubs and activities: Many clubs and co-curricular activities are included in planning; some clubs run by external providers and certain activities may incur additional charges billed termly where applicable.
- School trips: Most local curriculum trips are included in the core tuition fees; residential trips, specialist workshops or activities requiring additional transport or external providers are charged separately and billed to parents in advance.
- Music lessons: Individual music tuition by visiting peripatetic teachers is available and is billed separately by the music tutors.
- Uniform: School uniform must be purchased from the designated supplier; a full uniform list and price guide are provided by the school.
- Sibling discounts: Two siblings — 5% discount applied to the fees of the second child; three or more siblings — 10% discount applied to the fees of the second child and 5% applied to the fees of the third child and any additional siblings. Discounts apply to tuition fees only.

Refunds and cancellation
- Deposit refund: The acceptance deposit is returned when the pupil leaves the school, subject to the school having received payment of all sums due and after deduction of any outstanding items (for example trip costs or individual music lesson charges). If the place is not taken up after the deposit is paid, the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancellation / withdrawal: Except where statutory cancellation rights apply (for example a limited right to cancel distance contracts), one term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil to avoid liability for the next term; where the required notice is not given, a term's fees will normally be charged.

Fee payment options
- Regular tuition: payable by direct debit on receipt of termly invoices.
- Acceptance deposit: payable online by credit card or debit card at the time of completing the acceptance form.
Academics

Kneller Hall Junior teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
Kneller Hall Junior offers a co-educational preparatory curriculum for Reception to Year 6 with specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages from an early age. The curriculum is carefully structured to build strong academic foundations while developing confidence, resilience and independence. Small class sizes and a warm pastoral community ensure every child is seen, encouraged and appropriately challenged. The school emphasises a love of learning, curiosity and wide-ranging experiences through a broad programme of clubs and activities, including a robust co-curricular offering. By Year 6, pupils are prepared to progress to Kneller Hall Senior School, with a seamless transition to the next stage.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes support personalised attention, with every child assigned a form tutor and a dedicated pastoral support network to monitor wellbeing and progress.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Strong pastoral care runs through the Junior School. Every child has a form tutor and a dedicated support network, ensuring wellbeing and academic progress are supported together. The curriculum develops confidence, resilience and independence. The co-curricular programme offers clubs and activities beyond the school day, broadening horizons and building self‑confidence. Every child is known, encouraged and appropriately challenged, with small class sizes supporting individual attention.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a central consideration in daily life at Kneller Hall Junior School. Every pupil has a form tutor and a dedicated support network to monitor wellbeing alongside learning. The Junior Pathway builds confidence and character alongside academics. The curriculum and activities provide opportunities to develop resilience and social skills, contributing to mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Kneller Hall is a distinguished Grade II listed building in Twickenham, and the historic new home of Radnor House senior school. It was originally constructed in the early 18th century by the portrait artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. In 1857 the estate became the Royal Military School of Music and served as a hub of military musical training for over 160 years. Dukes Education acquired Kneller Hall and reimagined it as a co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 18, blending tradition with innovation.

Community
The four core values are Courage, Perseverance, Excellence and Respect, and they underpin everything the school does. Sport, performing arts, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, sustainability initiatives and a full co-curricular programme extend life beyond the classroom. The Senior School follows a broad, ambitious curriculum and a pastoral structure with a house system to support every student. The Senior School currently occupies Pope's Villa, Twickenham, before relocating to the Kneller Hall estate in September 2027, and the Junior School will move to Pope's Villa in 2028, with Pope's Villa described as the riverside setting where curiosity, community and the Dukes Diploma shape early education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Kneller Hall Junior School serves Reception to Year 6 as a co-educational prep school. The Junior School is based at Kew Foot Road, Richmond, and will relocate to Pope's Villa, Twickenham in September 2028, continuing the Kneller Hall community in a riverside setting. Children benefit from specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages from an early age. The curriculum is carefully balanced to develop confidence, curiosity and resilience alongside academic foundations. The Junior Pathway builds strong academic foundations and prepares pupils for Kneller Hall Senior School and beyond.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day with a wide range of clubs, activities and experiences. Every child is encouraged to try new things, step outside their comfort zone and shine in their own way. Strong pastoral care runs through everything we do, with a form tutor and a dedicated support network ensuring wellbeing and academic progress throughout Junior School years.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a rich, well-structured curriculum with specialist teaching in sport, music and languages from an early age. The Junior Pathway builds strong academic foundations alongside confidence, resilience and independence; by Year 6 pupils are ready for Kneller Hall Senior School and beyond. Every pupil is known and supported within a warm pastoral community, with small class sizes ensuring academic progress is monitored and supported.

Arts & Creative
Children benefit from specialist teaching in music and art from an early age. The program supports creative development through a broad range of clubs and experiences, with many opportunities to explore different art forms. The co-curricular programme extends beyond the school day, offering a wide range of activities designed to broaden horizons and help pupils discover their passions.

Cultural & Language
Languages are taught from an early age. The Junior School emphasises exploring new ideas and cultures through a variety of experiences and clubs as part of its broader curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of clubs and activities runs beyond the school day to broaden horizons and build confidence. Every child is encouraged to try new things, step outside their comfort zone and discover where they shine.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is taught by specialists from an early age, supporting physical development. Strong pastoral care runs through everything the school does, with every child having a form tutor and a dedicated support network to ensure wellbeing and academic progress.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Register Your Interest: Registration is open from birth, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible. Complete the online registration form to secure your child's place on the list. A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required at the time of application. Registration does not guarantee the offer of a place. 2. Entry Points and Availability: The main entry point is Reception (age 4). Places are also available in other year groups, subject to availability. Early registrants are placed on the main list and prioritised when places become available. Once the main list is full, applications are added to our waiting list. 3. Visit Us: Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school — either at one of our Open Mornings or on a personal tour. This is the best way to experience the Junior School community, meet staff, see our children learning, and get a real sense of what life at Kneller Hall looks and feels like. Open Morning and tour dates are published for families. 4. Offer and Acceptance: Once a place becomes available, the Admissions team will be in touch to confirm the outcome and outline the next steps for accepting your child's place. We aim to make the process clear and straightforward, and the team is available to answer questions at every stage.

Waitlist
The Junior School uses a main list for entry and a waiting list. Early registrants are placed on the main list and prioritised when places become available. If places are not available, applications are added to the waiting list.
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